The modern homeschool movement of the United States began in the 1970’s, and since then homeschooling has seen a dramatic increase, with the number of homeschooled children growing from an estimated 10,000 to over 3 million students today.  Homeschooling can be a rewarding and wonderful experience for both parents and children.  It allows parents to have a significant role in developing and preparing their children for the future.  A homeschool education provides an opportunity for schooling to be adapted for each child’s learning style and personal interests.  It offers the opportunity for parents to be creative in their teaching methods, and to provide memorable and enjoyable educational experiences that can develop a child’s love for learning into a child who...

I grew up in Pennsylvania where autumn is always a special time of the year.  The trees’ leaves change color from summer shades of green to produce a vibrant and colorful landscape of autumn’s yellows, oranges, and reds that makes any person stop in their tracks to look for a while and take in the natural beauty with much appreciation.  I have fond memories from my childhood collecting leaves in autumn and placing them in books to press and dry.  I remember looking at the pressed leaves with satisfaction as they were perfectly flat and still very colorful...